About Our School Programs...

Willow Bend offers 45 in-class programs designed to supplement teachers’ science curricula. Our programs are locally focused, standards-aligned, and activity-based. They are available to teachers at schools where we are currently contracted: Flagstaff Unified School District, Williams Elementary, Maine Consolidated, and Fredonia Moccasin Unified School District. To schedule a program at one of these schools, contact Sapna Sopori. To become a Willow Bend School, contact Christine Newell.

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- Kindergarten
- First Grade
- Second Grade
- Third Grade
- Fourth Grade
- Fifth Grade
- Sixth Grade
- Middle School & High School
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- Program Description

Classroom Programs: Fifth Grade

To ensure a high-quality educational experience, we work with only one class at a time. Programs run 50 minutes unless otherwise noted.

Bio Bug and Health (1 hour): Using the Willow Bend BioBug as an example, students will understand the human and environmental health implications of switching to cleaner, greener technology.
Cleaner Alternatives: Students will learn to identify common household products that are hazardous to the health of people and the earth. They will also discover alternative, non-toxic substitutes for common cleaning supplies.
Midnight Hunters: Students will learn the importance of these hunters as well as their unique body adaptations for catching prey through hands-on activities and props. *Suggested follow-up field trips: “Owl Pellets” at the Museum of Northern AZ, and “Children’s Raptor Program” at the Arboretum*
Skulls: By using facial patterns, students will identify various local animal skulls.
Sunwise: Through informative posters and a fashion show, students will learn about the detrimental health effects of the sun’s rays and how to dress for sun success!
Starry Skies (1 hour): Students will understand how the rotation and revolution of the earth affect which constellations we see throughout the year. Students will also make their own Flagstaff star chart!
Trash and the Three R's: Students learn how to reduce waste, reuse materials, and recycle in Flagstaff. *Suggested follow-up field trip: “Recycling Tour” through Willow Bend*